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REMOTE LEARNING

Overview of the Remote Learning Plan for DPS The District’s Remote Learning Plan (RLP) provides meaningful and regular interactions between teachers and students from Pre-K to Grade 12. In doing so, lessons, activities, projects, and explorations that contin- ue to make teaching and learning engaging and relevant for all students are embedded in program design. This guide supports families and students’ understanding of important aspects of the RLP—the instructional framework, technologies, and expectations—if circumstances and conditions preclude normal school opera- tions. The District is committed to implementing units of study, content, and assessments that comprise its current PK-12 curriculum; however, if circumstances require us to implement a RLP, this will require making smart, tactical adjustments to curriculum in order to ensure that high standards and expectations for learning are not compromised. In addition to curricular adjustments for academics, the RLP will provide experiences for students that support their physical development, social-emotional development, and well-being. To achieve this, students will have both off- and on-screen learning opportunities derived from the current curriculum, opportunities that will require some technology and minimal specialized materials. While the District believes its RLP to be robust and effective, remote learning has limitations and is not an equal substitute for a daily in-person instructional program. However, the District is committed to delivering an RLP that features both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments. An Asynchronous Learn- ing Environment is one that does not require participants, teachers, and students to be online at the same time while a Synchronous Learning Environment involves learning at the same time online. The environment students experience will depend on grade level, subject matter, lesson plan materials, and other factors. If circumstances require implementation of the RLP, teachers will continue to guide, support, and challenge students to take on new responsibilities and to become excited about new learning. To ensure their success, they will also need to partner with parents and guardians for support in engaging students in experiences that stretch their understanding and expand their new learning. To do this, the RLP will provide parents and guardians with direction on how best to guide student learning with appropriate involvement. Families will have options and sources for flexibility that will give them choice and ownership as the RLP experience develops.

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